Species

Sarcodon imbricatus (Shingled hedgehog)

Sarcodon imbricatus. Photo: (c) Jerzy Opioła, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Sarcodon imbricatus, commonly known as the shingled hedgehog or scaly hedgehog, is a species of tooth fungus in the order Thelephorales. The mushroom is edible. Many sources report it has a bitter taste, but others have found it delicious and suspect that the bitter specimens may be similar related species. The mushroom has a large, brownish cap with large brown scales and may reach 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. On the underside it sports greyish, brittle teeth…

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